The Story

In a nutshell…

The greeting cards and note pads were made exclusively as holiday gifts starting in 1979 and 1992 respectively. The initial recipients were teachers and family. My son and daughter also illustrated the note pads, making this a fun family project.

The Leelanau Love ~ Color on Art Book was created in the winter of 2015, and offered to the public the following summer. I embraced the challenge to illustrate, publish and market this body of work. It is the type of pursuit that makes me feel most alive! As I dug deep to write a note to the recipients of the book (in-lieu of a dedication), I realized that I have pursued creative giving my whole life.

As a creative & idealistic soul, I did the most honest, loving and courageous thing that I have ever experienced by transforming this lifelong activity into a business.

Sharing my artistic gift since becoming an entrepreneur has taught me a great deal about life…vulnerability, strength, grit and fearless determination.

The next chapter…

This was an easy decision…the change that came at me so unexpectedly…the offering of a full time position in conjunction with the purchase of a beautiful piece of land in Leelanau County. Well, it became clear what I would do, willingly, gladly and with the enthusiasm of one who has dreamed and set this very goal for over a decade!

Dancing Frog Press morphed into a place for me to share my life, thoughts, images and lovingly pour into those who are there to receive.